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Trump campaign accuses Secret Service of 'critical flaw' in RNC convention planning
The Trump campaign on Thursday fired off a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, demanding she fix a "critical flaw" in the security perimeter of this summer's Republican National Convention, claiming that attendees' safety is at risk as protesters plan to descend on the area. The convention, slated for July 15-18 in Milwaukee, includes a perimeter that encompasses a nearby park, Pere Marquette. As of now, pedestrians would have to walk through Pere Marquette, which is owned by t
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3 US service members treated for injuries related to pier off Gaza: CENTCOM
Three U.S. service members have been treated for injuries related to the U.S.-built pier off Gaza known as JLOTS, or the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, according to U.S. Central Command. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM deputy commander, didn't provide specifics Thursday other than saying they were non-combat-related injuries and that two of the service members had returned to duty, while the third is receiving care at a local Israeli hospital. A defense official told ABC News the th
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Fulton County DA to appeal ruling that dismissed 6 counts in Trump's Georgia election case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Thursday filed a notice of appeal on a March ruling that dismissed six of the counts in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. In March, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six of the counts, saying they lacked sufficient details. The notice of appeal, known as a cross appeal, comes after the appeals court already agreed to take up Trump and his co-defendants' appeal over their continued efforts to disqualif
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Senate Democrats are polling well. That could help Biden.
As Democrats wring their hands over their poor polling numbers in the presidential race, there is one spot of good news for them: U.S. Senate races. Democratic candidates have led in most recent polls of key Senate races like Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin* even as President Joe Biden trails former President Donald Trump in the very same polls. Stop me if you've heard this before, but Biden is unpopular; meanwhile, most Democratic candidates for Senate are popular incumb
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40,000-year-old mammoth bones discovered in wine cellar
While renovating his wine cellar, a man in Austria made a discovery far older than a vintage bottle of Merlot. Instead, he discovered a rare collection of mammoth bones, believed to date back approximately 40,000 years. Marking one of the most significant mammoth fossil finds in over a century in Austria, according to the Austrian Archeological Institute, researchers believe the prehistoric Stone Age bones belonged to at least three different mammoths.
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Democrats go on offense as the GOP opens the door to birth control restrictions
Former President Donald Trump opened the door to restricting access to contraceptives earlier this week, less than a week after Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills that would have established the right to contraception in the state. Now, Democrats are sounding the alarm over the fact that access to birth control methods are in question across the GOP ideological spectrum -- arguing that with Trump at its helm, the Republican Party is only further siphoning reproductive ri
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GOP lawmakers grill Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA leaders on college protests, alleged antisemitism
Lawmakers on the GOP-led House Education Committee grilled more university leaders on Thursday, insisting they defend their handling of pro-Palestinian protests and respond to allegations of antisemitism on campus. As in previous hearings, there were heated exchanges between lawmakers and school officials over what Republicans, especially, are making an election-year issue. Leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA were called as the committee's main witnesses, joining previous appearances b
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He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. The couple chose a cruise destined for the Bahamas in part because it included a trip to CocoCay, a private island accessible to Royal Caribbean passengers that featured a water park, balloon rides, and an excursion swimming with pigs. It was on that day on CocoCay when Wasney, 31, started feeling off, he said.
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Justice Department seeks breakup of Live Nation-Ticketmaster through major antitrust suit
The Justice Department and dozens of state attorneys general filed a major antitrust lawsuit Thursday seeking the breakup of Ticketmaster owner Live Nation Entertainment over what they allege is the company's unlawful dominance over the concert ticket sales industry. The lawsuit, filed by the DOJ and 30 state and district attorneys general in federal court in the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of creating a monopoly over the live entertainment market that has harmed music fa
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Why Louisiana is pushing to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance
Louisiana is moving closer to classifying the abortion pill regimen -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- as a "controlled dangerous substance," putting them in the same category as opioids and other addictive medications. The Senate, which is more than 70% Republican, approved the bill, 29-7, on Thursday. The Louisiana House approved the bill Tuesday.
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Trump to hold rally in South Bronx in effort to court Black, Hispanic voters
Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in deep-blue South Bronx, New York, on Thursday evening as he looks to court the Hispanic and Black voters that make up a majority of the area's population. Several thousand Trump supporters are expected to head to Crotona Park in the South Bronx for the former president's rally -- on a day off from his New York hush-money trial. Trump is expected to speak to the diverse voter base about crime -- a key issue for voters in the area. With his
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Why British PM Rishi Sunak called snap election for July 4, according to expert
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a snap general election in the United Kingdom on July 4, despite having until January of next year to hold one. Sunak, the leader of the ruling Conservative Party, and leaders of other political parties have already started their election campaigns. On a rainy Wednesday, the 44-year-old delivered a surprise announcement outside the prime minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street in London.
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Officer in Scottie Scheffler arrest disciplined for no body-worn camera footage: Chief
A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer violated department policy when he failed to turn on his body-worn camera during a traffic incident involving golf star Scottie Scheffler during the PGA Championship, authorities said Thursday. The golfer, ranked No. 1 in the world, was driving near the Valhalla Golf Club on May 17 when authorities allege he drove past a police roadblock and injured an officer with his vehicle. Scheffler, 27, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault of a police of
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Garland calls Trump's false claim of Biden DOJ plan to potentially assassinate him during FBI's Mar-a-Lago search 'extremely dangerous'
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday slammed former President Donald Trump for insinuating President Joe Biden authorized his potential assassination during the FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022 for confidential government material, pointing out that a similar Justice Department memo on the use of deadly force was also used in the FBI search of Biden's Wilmington, Delaware, home in January 2023. Garland called Trump's accusation, which came after documents were unseale
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NOAA predicts record hurricane season for 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued its highest-on record May hurricane forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. All categories of storms are expected to exceed the typical number seen every year, National Weather Service forecasters announced Thursday in a news conference for the 2024 hurricane outlook. NOAA scientists predict between 17 and 25 named storms, compared to an average of 14; between eight and 13 hurricanes, compared to an average of seven; and betwee
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NASA announces new launch date for Boeing's Starliner astronaut-crewed mission after several delays
NASA announced the new target launch date for the first astronaut-crewed flight into space aboard Boeing's Starliner after several delays. It comes after the launch of Starliner was delayed several times. The crewed flight test was tentatively scheduled for May 6, but was scrubbed after a problem with an oxygen valve on a rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA), which manufactures and operates the rockets that launch spacecraft into orbit.
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Target, McDonald's and Wendy's announce discounts. Has a price war broken out?
For more than three years, rapid inflation has frustrated shoppers scanning store shelves for deals. Target, Ikea, Aldi, McDonald’s and Wendy’s are among several well-known brands that have announced lower prices in recent weeks. “We know consumers are feeling pressured to make the most of their budget,” Rick Gomez, an executive vice president at Target, said in a statement this week after the company lowered prices for 5,000 items, including frozen pizza and butter.
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What to know about Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws after US tourists charged with possessing ammunition
The plight of multiple Americans charged with bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos has drawn attention to the islands' strict gun laws. Several American tourists who recently traveled to the popular tropical destination have been charged after inadvertently bringing ammunition, according to a coalition of U.S. Congress members advocating on their behalf. Turks and Caicos prohibits anyone from keeping, carrying, discharging or using an unlicensed firearm or ammunition.
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Justice Department to announce lawsuit against Live Nation over ticket prices: Sources
The Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are expected to announce an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation as soon as Thursday over Ticketmaster's dominance over the concert ticket sales market, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News on Wednesday. The Justice Department's antitrust suit follows a more than two-year investigation that probed whether the company created a monopoly over the concert ticket market through its exclusive contracts with venues. The Jus
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'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
A hearing in former President Donald Trump's federal classified documents case got heated at times on Wednesday as prosecutors with special counsel Jack's Smith's office became frustrated with what they called "nonsense" arguments presented by Trump's co-defendant Walt Nauta in his effort to have the indictment against Nauta dismissed. "That was difficult to sit through for lots of reasons," prosecutor David Harbach said of arguments made by Nauta's attorney Stanley Woodward. Nauta, Trump's lo
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Some Americans live in a parallel economy where everything is terrible
Many Americans mistakenly think the economy is shrinking and the stock market is tanking. What gives?
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Ryan Garcia threatens to quit boxing, 'swallow all steroids' after B samples reportedly return 2 positives
Garcia's earlier samples also tested positive for the banned PED Ostarine.
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Scottie Scheffler incident: Louisville police release findings of investigation into police officer
Louisville police have disciplined the police officer whose body camera was not active during Scheffler's arrest.
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Nine things we can't wait for next NFL season, Lamar's weight loss, possible 18th game | Zero Blitz
Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab talk about what they’re most looking forward to in the 2024 NFL season, as well as taking a look at Lamar Jackson’s weight loss, the NFL possibly adding an 18th game and Aaron Rodgers almost taking a VP nomination.
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Cannes 2024: From Demi Moore to Bella Hadid, who was the best and worst dressed star at Cannes?
Celebrities flocked to the South of France for the prestigious film festival wearing some head-turning fashions.
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'Demand is just so strong': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Yahoo Finance supply can't keep up
Nvidia's quarterly results blew away estimates again on Wednesday, and as the company moves to its next-generation chips its CEO sees supply, not demand, serving as its biggest challenge.
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Kayla Harrison's UFC jump, Conor McGregor's BKFC stake highlight PFL's core challenge of competing with an MMA giant
Seems like maybe PFL CEO Donn Davis felt a little more stung by the recent departure of Kayla Harrison than we first realized.
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Nvidia stock pops 9%, tops $1,000 after earnings beat forecasts, announces stock split and dividend hike
Nvidia reported its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines while raising its dividend and announcing a 10-for-1 stock split.
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What is Apple CarPlay and what does it do?
Here's everything you need to know about Apple CarPlay including how to use it, how to connect it to your vehicle and which cars are compatible.
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Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy despite a reported $80 million in NFL career earnings
Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown filed for bankruptcy in federal court as he reportedly owes nearly $3 million to creditors. Brown made a reported $80 million during his 12-year career.
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Their babies needed fetal surgery. Parents share what it was like to be operated on while pregnant.
"Anything you can do to save our child, we're in," one mom says of undergoing fetal surgery, which is performed in utero.
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Amazon Memorial Day sale: The 40+ best deals that'll save you up to 80% on vacuums, tech and more
An Apple iPad for $80 off is calling our name, as is a 4-pound Shark stick vac marked down to $100, to name a few...
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NBA reportedly closes investigation into Josh Giddey over alleged relationship with minor
Newport Beach police said in January Giddey wouldn't face criminal charges.
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The best Memorial Day sales on road-trip essentials: Save on tire inflators, phone mounts and more
Get ready to roll with gear that'll keep you comfy and safe, starting at $8.
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Nvidia CEO says Tesla 'far ahead' in self-driving tech as autonomous driving efforts boost chip demand
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes Tesla’s full self-driving is the most advanced system out right now. It also just so happens that Tesla’s FSD is powered by Nvidia chips.
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'Covers my belly': This flirty and flattering spring top is down to $28
Amazon shoppers say the flowy number elicits 'so many compliments.'
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NFL odds: Slow the hype, most bettors believe Caleb Williams and Bears will miss playoffs
The Bears are one of the more interesting NFL teams going into the season.
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'Survivor 46' star Charlie Davis on 'brutal' vote by Maria Shrime Gonzalez that 'still feels very fresh'
Survivor 46 star recalls the "brutal" moment when Maria Shrime Gonzalez gave her jury vote to winner Kenzie Petty.
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Charles Barkley calls TNT leads 'clowns,' suggests his production company could take over 'Inside The NBA'
Charles Barkley wants to keep the crew together.
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'No more mis-steaks': This smart meat thermometer is down to its lowest price ever and makes a 'grill'-iant Father's Day gift
A gadget with 32,000+ fans that pairs with your phone for perfectly cooked food every time? That gets a 'Yes, chef!'
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I'm a shopping editor, and here's what I'm grabbing from Lululemon's We Made Too Much section
Don't miss this rare chance to scoop up fantastic finds for up to 50% off.
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Trump courtroom photographers describe what it’s like to cover hush money trial: ‘You are documenting history’
“He’ll smile, or wink, though he’s never winked at me yet,” a courtroom photographer says of Trump.
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Cassie breaks silence on Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video as his legal troubles grow
What we know about Sean Combs's legal problems in the wake of the 2016 hotel assault video surfacing and the March raid of his homes.
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Expressable brings speech therapy into the home
Leanne Sherred, a pediatric speech therapist, has long encountered challenges putting caregiver-led therapy into practice in traditional care settings. Research suggests that caregiver-led speech therapy, which involves training the caregivers of patients in skill-building therapeutic techniques to use at home, can be highly effective. In 2020, around the start of the pandemic, Sherred saw an opportunity to attempt a new, tech-forward speech therapy care model, one that put caregivers "at the
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Citi Rewards+ Card review: Good for rewards newbies who don’t mind a learning curve
The Citi Rewards+ Card doesn't charge annual fees and offers a generous bonus promotion for new cardmembers
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Revelation of secret Obama-era program casts doubt on stated reason for Trump Mar-a-Lago raid
A newly released DOD memo obtained by America First Legal appears to indicate the government may have had original copies of classified documents seized at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
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Indiana Beauty queen arrested in Mexican cartel bust that included one of feds' most wanted fugitives
A beauty queen was arrested as part of a major cartel bust, which included 18 suspects as of last week, and was accused of using her job to transport cash
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy after more than $80 million in career earnings
Antonio Brown spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Steelers and made four straight All-Pro teams between 2014-17.
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IT'S A 'DISGRACE': Americans deliver blunt assessment of Trump trial
Residents from across the country discuss whether they think former President Trump's trial in New York is on the level and if he's guilty or innocent.
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